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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,466 and 498,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,466 and 498,570 is: 747,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,466 : 498,570 = 498,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,466/498,570 = 498,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,466x = 498,570 × 498,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,466x = 248,572,044,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,572,044,900/332,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,661.55

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